Gifts & Novelties: All Listings

The Franklin Shops present a new gallery on the mezzanine: YOU NEED ART is a fun, snappy and approachable art space jammed with the works of Wisconsin artist Michael Macone, his sons Miles and Clayton, his son in law Dan Temple, and their artist friends f ...Read More...

The Exceptional Entrepreneurs are an innovative ministry of Grace Church, empowering people with special needs. In 2013, the ministry partnered with the Lee County School Board to transport special needs students from four high schools to participate in a ...Read More...

Seventh Avenue Apothecary is a family owned and operated company pouring small batches of candles in Tampa, Florida. Their signature scents are reminiscent of the historical, cultural and culinary legacy of Ybor City and the Cuban and Italian heritage of ...Read More...

Sanders Unlimited has been at The Franklin Shops from day one and is a favorite of customers indulging in shopping extravaganza. The beautifully decorated shop on the first floor presents a wide collection of eclectic jewelry, unique home accessories and ...Read More...

Jacqueline Devoy is a 21 year old local of Lee County, who enjoyed making jewelry as long as she can remember. “I hope you find something you like,” Jacqueline says, “and if not, please take my information and contact me. I will make sure to create a piec ...Read More...

“Perfume puts the finishing touch to elegance,” said the famous Italian fashion and fragrance designer Gianni Versace. Voilà! The perfume parlor Emanuela at The Franklin Shops presents the most exquisite selection of famous European women’s and men’s frag ...Read More...

Leathers by Breed shop owner Jennifer Isaspda (Swift Wolf) Embrey, is a Native American from the Chiricahua-Apache tribe. The artist crafts a variety of Native American art by hand. From dream catchers to spirit baskets, medicine skulls, medicine bags, an ...Read More...

Fort Myers wood crafter Rich Gray presents an impressive collection of cutting boards of all shapes and sizes at his shop Florida Wood Works on the second floor of the Franklin Shops. Creating his boards, Gray works with a unique selection of sustainable ...Read More...

This cute boutique focuses on fun, creating a positive environment full of a variety of unique items that you just simply can’t find anywhere else. Shop owner Mallory Dillon offers women’s apparel, home décor, gift items, and jewelry. Some of her products ...Read More...

At LDR Studio, Laura Day Rebollo paints acrylic landscapes, specializing in ocean scenes. She also takes special orders for other styles – for example her Everglades series. Rebollo’s hand painted cigar boxes are not only beautiful but serve a dual purpos ...Read More...

Fired Up Candles is passionate about candles – and it shows. The company is family owned and located right here in Fort Myers. Their business philosophy is simple: Give people the best candles and they’ll come back for more. Only the highest quality fragr ...Read More...

The Pirate Merchant was founded with a passion for good food and drink combined with the fabulous Florida outdoor lifestyle right on the sea. After years of gathering many unique treasures, the inspirational shop now offers a variety of beach and pirate t ...Read More...

A twenty year resident of Fort Myers, Ceil Caulfield has sewn most of her life. Always wanting something unique, she used her talents to create custom window treatments and pillows as well as crafting bags, gifts and even clothes. In 2011 she discovered m ...Read More...

To say that a jewelry piece from So Bettie is a conversation starter is an understatement. In fact, if you plan on wearing one, be prepared to make a few new friends… This line is the brainchild of pioneer fashion designer Eliza Behring, who set out to cr ...Read More...

Is it fun? Is it love? Or curiosity? It’s hard to say, what this extraordinary shop in the back of the first floor of The Franklin Shops focuses on. Probably: All of it. With The Journey’s Treasures, Fort Myers resident Heather Fulkerson created her own l ...Read More...

Maco – Made in Colombia is a Fair Trade Business that aims to promote economic advancement by developing sustainable, self-reliant communities that can depend on their artisan craftsmanship to elevate their living standards. Shop owner Diana Ramirez offer ...Read More...